The Print Operator runs print equipment for the company's in-house print shop including printing documents, monitoring equipment and quality checking the output. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, on-time, cost-effective production and fulfillment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and motivated to complete tasks efficiently in a high-volume print production environment. This position is onsite at our Richardson, TX location.
Key Responsibilities:
. Read and interpret job tickets to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
. Release print jobs on high-speed equipment by priority order.
. Ensure that the correct jobs are routed to the printer by comparing print request data to the actual output and samples job.
. Remove printed material or finished products from machines, move to next stage, or pack them in boxes.
. Continually monitor print quality by reviewing work as it is printed and to ensure proper operation.
. Sort, assemble, and quality-check completed work. Follow quality control standards.
. Ensure adherence to turnaround times, deadlines, and service levels.
. Trouble-shoot equipment issues and print production issues.
. Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.
. Retrieve and put away necessary paper stock as well as replenish inventory in work area.
. Conduct preventive maintenance including routine color calibrations, clean rollers, add toner, and fluids.
. Provide a high-level of customer service and professionalism when interacting with vendors and team members.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
. 3+ years of experience in print production, in-house print operations, in a related fulfillment/production environment.
. Demonstrated experience as a production operator of high-speed equipment with attention to detail and focus on quality control.
. Strong working knowledge of print production workflows (digital print preferred), RIP software, color management, and fulfillment operations.
. Experience with job ticketing/work order system and the ability to manage competing priorities, tight deadlines, and fluctuating demand with calm competence.
. Experience working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
. Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to emerging technologies.
. Experience training in a corporate or mid-large size business print operation.
Physical / Environmental Requirements:
. Ability to stand for extended periods and move materials/equipment as needed (reasonable accommodations available).
. Ability to lift, up to 50 pounds, and move supplies around the building.
. Comfortable working in a production environment with printers, finishing equipment, and shipping supplies.
. May be required to cover some shifts on occasion that are outside normal business hours.
